Obituaries
Cory Joseph Wilson NOV 21, 1991 - JAN 17, 2013
Cory Joseph Wilson, 21, died Thursday, January 17 at East Georgia Regional Hospital. Cory was born in Savannah, GA on November 11, 1991. He was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church, and also attended Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. Cory was a 2010 graduate of Savannah Christian Preparatory School and was junior majoring in business at Georgia Southern University. He also was a proud member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Cory was known for his larger than life personality, charm and "indescribable" sense of humor. He was an avid baseball player and was passionate about the Georgia ...
Louise Howard Hillegass - JAN 17, 2013
Louise Howard Hillegass, 69, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2013, at Bon Secours Place. Born in Savannah, Savannah, Georgia she attended Catholic University and received her Master's Degree at University of North Florida. She was president of Junior Women's Club of Jacksonville, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Marie Johns and R. John Couper Howard. She is survived by her husband of 50 years James E. Hillegass, II, and children; James E. Hillegass, III Sheree, , Vera Muzzillo Greg, Lee Parr Bill, Katherine Maxwell Stan, and Steven Hillegass Juli ...
Brenda Joyce Schiller JUL 06, 1954 - JAN 17, 2013
Brenda Joyce Schiller, 58, passed away on January 17, 2013. She was a great lover and rescuer of animals and had several of her own rescued "babies" at home. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, David A. Schiller; her daughter, Shannon Schiller Richardson Josh; her son, Wesley Ian Schiller Danai; her mother, Julia Brown; one sister, Diane Guarin Alex; three brothers, Donald Brown, Allen Brown, and Jerry Brown and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Lizzie Nicole Schiller. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Remembrances m ...
William F. Megevick, Sr. DEC 28, 1934 - JAN 16, 2013
William F. Megevick Megevick, William F. -- Funeral service for William Francis Megevick, 78, of Ormond Beach, who died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 21 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 600 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. Interment service will immediately follow at the Garden of the Resurrection, 338 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach. All friends are welcome. Mr. Megevick was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Arlington, Virginia, Massapequa P ...
Joseph Augustus Mulherin MAY 25, 1931 - JAN 16, 2013
Savannah- Joseph Augustus Mulherin, Jr. M.D. of Savannah Georgia died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born in Augusta Georgia on May 25, 1931 to the late Joseph Augustus Mulherin and Helen Redding Mulherin. He married Lena Mae Morris on June 4, 1955. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his dear wife Lena Mae Morris Mulherin, his brother John William Mulherin and his sister Mary Louise Mulherin McCoy. Joe was a graduate of Boys Catholic High school in Augusta Georgia class of 1949. After high school, he served in the Navy for a time and was honorably ...
Sharon Phillips Cook FEB 21, 1952 - JAN 15, 2013
Sharon Phillips Cook, born February 21, 1952, passed away on January 15, 2013. At her death she leaves a daughter, Stacye Kinard, two grandsons, Drew and Jacob Wilds, brothers, Bobby Sheila and Paul Debbie Phillips. She also leaves two nephews Chris and Boone, two nieces Samantha and Jamie and a former sister-in-law Dianna Phillips. She was predeceased in death by her parents Robert Bob Phillips, Jr. and Renie Hill Phillips and by her husband Robert Ripley Cook. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson C ...
Joyce See Gnann JUN 24, 1927 - JAN 13, 2013
Joyce See Gnann Joyce See Gnann, 85, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Hilton Head Medical Center. She was born in Miami, Florida to the late Clifford J. and Mary Bailey See. Joyce was a longtime resident of Savannah and lived on Hilton Head Island for the past ten years. She was a founding member St. Andrew's Independent Episcopal Church in Savannah. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leon Gnann. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy G. and Robert B. Headlee, of Hilton Head Island, granddaughter, Bailey Elizabeth Headlee, of Hilton Head I ...
Patricia Brady Olson MAR 30, 1933 - JAN 13, 2013
Patricia Ann Brady Olson Savannah – Patricia Ann Brady Olson, 79, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Patty was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 30, 1933 to the late William Harty Brady, Sr. and Helen McGinley Brady. She was of the Catholic faith. She and her husband of 57 years, Myrle, enjoyed traveling and spent much of their years traveling in their camper. She loved football; especially watching Georgia Southern and the Atlanta Falcons. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brothers, William H. Brady, Jr. and John Joseph B ...
Infant Hutson James Pelliccione NOV 10, 2012 - JAN 12, 2013
Hutson James Pelliccione, infant son of Joe and Shelley Pelliccione, died Saturday, January 12, 2013. Funeral services will be private. ...
Susan Marie Fults SEP 27, 1960 - JAN 11, 2013
Savannah- Susan "Suzi" Marie Fults passed away quietly in her sleep in Savannah, Georgia after a three month battle with ovarian cancer. Suzi was born in Kittery, Maine on September 27, 1960 to Ted and Yvonne "Penny" Fults. She spent the first year of her life in Cambridge, MA while her parents finished graduate school at Harvard University. She grew up in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and then attended Wheaton College in Norton, MA. In her early career, she worked as a buyer for Neiman Marcus in Dallas, TX. In 1985, she joined Marc Jacobs as one of their first employees and continued to work t ...
Edward Harvey Hutson, Sr. MAR 09, 1936 - JAN 11, 2013
Bluffton, SC - Edward Harvey Hutson, Sr, 76, of Bluffton, SC, died Friday, January 11, 2013 peacefully at his home in the presence of loved ones. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Judy Benton Hutson; four sons, Eddie Hutson Mary Anne of Savannah, GA; George T. Hutson Lori of Bluffton, SC; Matthew Hutson Priscilla of St, Louis, MO; David Hutson of Wilmington, NC and daughter, Melissa Davis Joe of Daufuskie, SC; 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, sister, Martha Wise of Savannah and brother, John Hutson of Savannah; and numerous nieces and nephews. Harvey never met a stranger and h ...
Mildred Crabb Ambos MAY 09, 1922 - JAN 11, 2013
Mildred Crabb Hatfield Ambos, 90, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Dublin, Georgia daughter of the late John Milton and Lizzie Raffield Crabb. Mrs. Ambos was affiliated with Trade Winds Company for many years where in the 1950's she was instrumental in the development and formulation of freezing breaded shrimp. After retirement, she was the owner of the Front Porch Boutique in Thunderbolt. She was a volunteer for many years with the Candler Hospital Gift Shop, member and volunteer at of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and a former member of the Sa ...
Nancy Clanton Rowland APR 05, 1928 - JAN 10, 2013
Savannah- Nancy Clanton Rowland, 84, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com ...
Grace M. Bozeman NOV 16, 1911 - JAN 08, 2013
Grace M. Bozeman SAVANNAH – Grace M. Bozeman, 101, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Cecilia Murphy of Orange Park, FL; her son, Edgar Bozeman Rhonda of Lilburn, GA; five grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5-7 pm on Thursday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Funeral Service: 10:00 am on Friday, January 11, 2013 in Greenwich Cemetery. Remembrances: American Heart Association Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweek ...
Margaret Howarth Kilroy MAR 14, 1923 - JAN 08, 2013
Margaret Howarth Kilroy, 89, died January 8, 2013 in Savannah surrounded by her family. She was under Hospice care. Born on March 14, 1923 in Savannah, Mrs. Kilroy was the daughter of John H. and Johanna Heitmann Howarth. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1941. She attended the University of Georgia and Draughn's Business School. She worked as the CETA Coordinator for Savannah Vocational Technical College. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and full-time homemaker who loved art and music. She was a member of The Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Margaret was preceded in death by ...
Jack Gordon Burton, Sr. SEP 08, 1939 - JAN 08, 2013
Jack Gordon Burton, Sr. SAVANNAH – Jack Burton, 73, formerly of Sandusky, OH passed away January 8, 2013 under the care of Hospice Savannah. Survivors include his wife, June Riemenschneider Burton; son, Jack Gordon Burton, Jr. of Louisville, KY; daughter, Jodi Lynn Burton Struckmeyer of Normandy, TN; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by two sisters, Loie Wolshuck of Sandusky, OH and Pamela Johnson of Hartford City, IN. The family would like to express thanks for the compassionate care given to Jack by the loving staff of Hospice Savannah. A private service was h ...
Mary Boyd Trull OCT 01, 1934 - JAN 08, 2013
Mary Boyd Trull SAVANNAH – Mary Boyd Trull, 78, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Hospice House. The Moultrie, GA native had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple and retired from Gulfstream Aerospace. Surviving are her daughter Belinda Gnann Arthur of Savannah; grandchildren, April Hobbs Wesley of Pooler, Gordon Gnann Gillian of Savannah, and Ashley Brown Rick of Greenville, SC; five great-grandchildren; and a niece, Wilma Pace Edward. Mrs. Trull was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Lamar Trull, and her parents, Joseph C. and Katie Bryant B ...
Kula Alfieris MAY 10, 1931 - JAN 06, 2013
Kula Stupenos Alfieris Kula Stupenos Alfieris, age 81 beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on January 6th in Charleston, SC. She was born in New York City and raised in Greenville, SC. Kula lived in Savannah, GA for 55 years before moving to Charleston, SC to live near her son. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Cyrus Stupenos and her husband of 28 years, John Joseph Alfieris. Kula retired from the State of Georgia, where she worked for many years in the Probation Office. She was an active member of St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in Savannah where ...
Zoe Hill SEP 24, 1922 - JAN 06, 2013
ZOE HILL SAVANNAH – Zoe Hill, 90, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born September 24, 1922 in Cobbtown, Georgia and lived in Savannah for most of her life before moving to Jacksonville. She spent most of her career as a bookkeeper and was a longtime very active member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Pam Bentley of Jacksonville; her son, Mr. Paul Hill of Savannah; her sister, Mrs. Ollie Shuman; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan ...
Barbara Mathews Wall AUG 22, 1940 - JAN 05, 2013
Barbara Mathews Wall August 22, 1940 – January 5, 2013 SAVANNAH - Barbara Wall died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah following a brief illness. The funeral service will be held at Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2013. The family will receive visitors immediately following the service. A private interment will be held at Stephens Memorial Gardens at a later date. She was a native of Stephens County and a resident of Savannah for over 40 years. She was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church and served on the board ...
G. W. McGlohorn JUN 20, 1942 - JAN 04, 2013
G.W. McGlohorn G.W. McGlohorn, passed away, Friday, January 4, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Millen, GA and was self-employed as a carpenter. He is survived by his close friend, Madelyn Beecher, step-sons, Darrell Beecher and Edwin Beecher, step-daughter, Betty Jo Gordy, grandchildren, Robert, Raymond, Brad, and Lee, and several great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday at Fox and Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Anthony Cannarella "Tony" Mathews, III JAN 01, 1957 - JAN 04, 2013
Anthony Cannarella "Tony" Mathews, III, 56, died Friday, January 4, 2013 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Mathews was born in Savannah, GA on January 1, 1957. He was a 1976 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He was a devout Catholic and communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee where he was an active member of the Adjutant Staff. He was also a member of the Chatham County Democratic Executive Committee and the Chatham County Board of Elections. Tony was a volunteer coach for football and soccer in Savannah. Mr. Mathews was precede ...
Mary Sue Nutt Royal FEB 27, 1928 - JAN 01, 2013
Savannah, Georgia - Mary Sue Nutt Royal of Savannah, 84, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was a native of Jeff Davis County, grew up in Douglas, Georgia graduating from Douglas High School in 1944. Later moving to Savannah in 1950. She was a former member of Bull Street Baptist Church and a member of Burkhalter Baptist Church for 35 years. Presently she is a member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Agnes Nutt and a son, David A. Royal. Mary Sue was employed in Douglas by the War Price and Ration Board an ...
Miles Victor Peek JAN 01, 2013 - JAN 01, 2013
Miles Victor Peek infant son of Shawn and Tally Peek passed away January 1, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please sign our online guestbook Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel ...
Mary Holderman Idleman JUN 28, 1927 - JAN 01, 2013
Mary Lorraine Idleman Mary "Micki" Lorraine Idleman, 85, of Savannah, Georgia, wife of Jack Leroy Idleman, died peacefully Tuesday morning, January 1, 2013 at her home. Born in Madison, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Horace Elliott Holderman and Lillian Belle Terry. Much of Mary's work life centered around the music profession, culminating with one of her proudest achievements, past service as manager of the Savannah Symphony. In her later work years, she was the property manager for several apartment complexes in the Savannah area. Prior to moving her membership to Trinity Lutheran ...
Reppard Darris Thomas FEB 23, 1926 - DEC 31, 2012
Reppard Darris "Doc" Thomas, 86, died early Monday morning, December 31, 2012, at his residence on Burnside Island under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Thomas was born in Pierce County on February 23, 1926. He was the son of the late Reppard L. and Nellie Thomas. He is preceded in death by sisters, Vernie Lee Altman and Lessie Mae Hamilton, and a brother, Claude Parnell "Jake" Thomas. Mr. Thomas attended Savannah High, served in the United States Navy during World War II, and was a graduate of The Chicago Technical College in Chicago, IL. He was employed by Central of Georgia Railroad and r ...
Jeanne Dixon Papy OCT 08, 1928 - DEC 31, 2012
Jeanne Dixon Papy, widow of the late Hugh R. Papy, died at Spanish Oaks Retreat on Monday, December 31, 2012. Mrs. Papy was born in Savannah on October 8, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Woodhull Dixon, Jr. of Savannah and was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. Papy graduated from the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York and attended both Connecticut College and the University of Georgia. She was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. She became a licensed real estate broker in 1970 and retained that credential to the present. She also entered into ongoing studies of ...
Patricia Vaughn Biggerstaff JUL 05, 1932 - DEC 30, 2012
Patricia Vaughn Biggerstaff Patricia Vaughn Biggerstaff, 80, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born July 5, 1932 in Gulfport, MS and was a resident of Savannah since 1946. Patricia graduated from Savannah High School in 1950, and was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. She retired in 1996 from Gulfstream as an Accounting Clerk. She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Pearson Mills and her husband Bryan, son, David Vaughn Pearson, grandsons, Jason Mills and Harrison Pearson, and granddaughter, Meredith Pearson Ryals. She is also survived by ...